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Production Manager

Production Manager

Blue Polymers, LLC • Buckeye, AZ, US
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Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Join Us in Making Plastic Recycling Real

Be a part of the movement to make plastics recycling real. At Blue Polymers, we're transforming post-consumer plastic into high-quality resin that goes right back into packaging — tackling the recycling challenge at its source and scaling it for lasting impact. With regional centers opening across the U.S., we're delivering a local solution with nationwide reach.

At Blue Polymers, you'll be part of a mission-driven team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges in the industry. Our innovative solution reduces carbon footprints, increases recycling efficiency and helps brands meet their sustainability goals — all while making recycling real for consumers.

What you'll get working for us :

  • A chance to drive real impact in sustainability and plastics recycling
  • An innovative, growth-oriented environment where big ideas and bold solutions are encouraged
  • Collaboration with top industry leaders, including Republic Services and Ravago
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing, cutting-edge company
  • A strong culture of transparency, efficiency and problem-solving

If you're passionate about sustainability and ready to be part of a game-changing team, we want to hear from you. Let's make plastics recycling real — together.

Purpose

To lead the staff execution of safe, efficient, and on-time production of quality material that meets customer requirements within budget guidelines. Motivate, mentor and model Blue Polymer Code of Conduct standards for all the production team members.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below

  • General Policy
  • Ensure all production record keeping is accurate and timely.
  • Develops and plans tactical execution of strategic objectives within the facility.
  • Actively lead team members to solve problems, promote uptime, ensure safety, quality and reduce yield loss.
  • Work with all plant team members to promote, encourage involvement, and drive continuous improvement objectives with time saving, cost reduction, increased job rates and quality improvements.
  • Coordinate and perform supervisor, team leader and production employee reviews to drive higher performance.
  • Ensure daily production schedule expectations for volume, quality, and timeliness are met and perform root cause analysis for any undesired results.
  • Implement corrective actions and preventative actions for all undesired production results.
  • Coordinate with maintenance team on preventative maintenance schedules, equipment trouble shooting to reduce downtime and ensure optimal equipment operation.
  • Coordinate and ensure proper staffing of shifts, accurate and timely timecard recording, certification training and ensure proper record retention.
  • Ensure the plant is clean, orderly, and safe.
  • Participate and coordinate with HR in employee interactions, as necessary.
  • Coordinate with Warehouse Manager to evaluate inbound bale stock by adjusting production plan to keep safe and efficient stock levels.
  • Work with Quality Manager to ensure customer requirements are being met and site conditions meet customer Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements at all times.
  • Coordinate with Quality Manager and Customer Service Manager on any root cause analysis and corrective actions due to customer claims.
  • Coordinate with Customer Service Manager to maintain appropriate stock levels of production consumables like extrusion additives and wash line chemicals.
  • Drive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) improvements.
  • Develop and ensure efficient and effective procedures for cleaning of production lines for product change overs.
  • Participate in monthly budget reviews and drive improvements for all production cost centers.
  • Follow all Quality, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
  • Uphold the Blue Polymer Code of Conduct standards.
  • Other duties, as assigned by Plant Manager.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Applicable
  • Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

    To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

  • Passion to be the best – you must earn the respect of your coworkers.
  • Lean mindset – Make everything simple.
  • Detailed Oriented – you must notice when something is different or not right and do something about it.
  • Self-starter and finisher, self – managed professional.
  • Production / profit mindset – takes out cost, improve quality and efficiency.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to operate a fork truck.
  • Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience / Certifications

  • Education :
  • High School diploma or equivalent B.S. or B.A. degree is a plus.
  • Experience :
  • 5 years of manufacturing experience.
  • Licenses / Certifications :
  • Valid driver's license – required.

  • Language :
  • Proficiency in English required.

  • Bi-Lingual – Spanish is a plus.
  • Work Environment / Conditions

    The work environment / conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.

  • Must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with / or without the use of a private office.
  • Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
  • Physical Requirements / Demands

    The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role
  • Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
  • Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Occasionally reach with hands, arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Able to stand upwards of 8 plus hours.
  • Periodically move up and down stairs.
  • NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

    Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

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